snick

[snik]

snick Definition

  • 1a small cut or nick
  • 2a clicking sound made by a mechanism

Using snick: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "snick" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He gave himself a snick while shaving.

  • Example

    The snick of the lock signaled her arrival.

  • Example

    The snick of the bat hitting the ball echoed through the stadium.

snick Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for snick

Phrases with snick

  • to get a small cut or nick

    Example

    Be careful with that knife, you might get a snick.

  • to dismiss or reject someone

    Example

    After his mistake, the boss gave him the snick and fired him.

  • an unexpected event that changes the course of one's life

    Example

    The snick of fate brought them together, and they fell in love.

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Summary: snick in Brief

The term 'snick' [snik] refers to a small cut or nick, as in 'He gave himself a snick while shaving,' or a clicking sound made by a mechanism, as in 'The snick of the lock signaled her arrival.' It extends into phrases like 'get a snick,' meaning to get a small cut, and 'give someone the snick,' meaning to dismiss or reject someone.